Historical October 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Citizens must register to vote by October 19th to be eligible to vote in the November 8th election. People may register at any public library, including the Kingsbury Kiosk, at any high school, at the election board, or at special registration booth at local stores, The requirements for registering are that a person must be 18 years old, have a valid I.D. such as a driver’s license or state I.D., and register in the city where he lives.
The November 8th election will decide the next president of the United States. Also up for election are a United States senator and congressman, the governor and other state officials, and representatives to the Missouri Legislature. .
There are four amendments to the Missouri Constitution on the ballot, two of which in- volve taxes. Amendment 7 asks voters to extend the 1/10 of 1% sales tax for soil conservation until 1999. Amendment 8, also called “MedAssist” would create a fund to provide health care coverage for certain uninsured persons; and for people with catastrophic or highrisk illnesses.
The money raised by this controversial amendment would come from a 6/10 of 1% earnings tax on workers and businesses in Missouri. Register, learn about the candidates and issues, and be sure and Vote on November 8th. Your vote counts!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1988.
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